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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,426.66, 343,229.61 and 173,310.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,426.66, 343,229.61 and 173,310.50 is: 239,448.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,426.66 : 343,229.61 = 173,310.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,426.66/343,229.61 = 173,310.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,426.66x = 343,229.61 × 173,310.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,426.66x = 59,485,295,323.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,485,295,323.91/248,426.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,448.11

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